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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 664.40 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 664.40 and 199.52 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 664.40 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/664.40 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 664.40 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 132,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,561.09/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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