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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 664.26 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 664.26 and 199.22 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 664.26 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/664.26 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 664.26 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 132,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333.88/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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