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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 663.44 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 663.44 and 198.88 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 663.44 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/663.44 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 663.44 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 131,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,944.95/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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