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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 664.08 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 664.08 and 199.18 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 664.08 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/664.08 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 664.08 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 132,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,271.45/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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