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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 664.23 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 664.23 and 199.37 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 664.23 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/664.23 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 664.23 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 132,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.54/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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