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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 664.18 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 664.18 and 199.52 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 664.18 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/664.18 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 664.18 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 132,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,516.99/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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