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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 664.16 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 664.16 and 199.32 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 664.16 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/664.16 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 664.16 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 132,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,379.37/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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