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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 664.18 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 664.18 and 199.35 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 664.18 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/664.18 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 664.18 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 132,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,404.28/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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