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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 662.85 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 662.85 and 198.45 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 662.85 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/662.85 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 662.85 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 131,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,542.58/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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