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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 663.96 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 663.96 and 198.98 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 663.96 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/663.96 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 663.96 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 132,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,114.76/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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