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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 663.72 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 663.72 and 199.11 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 663.72 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/663.72 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 663.72 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 132,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,153.29/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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