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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.29 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.29 and 199.44 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.29 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.29 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.29 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 132,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,486.00/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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