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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 664.23 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 664.23 and 199.18 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 664.23 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/664.23 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 664.23 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 132,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,301.33/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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