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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.27 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.27 and 199.31 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.27 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.27 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.27 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 132,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,391.83/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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