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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 664.32 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 664.32 and 199.55 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 664.32 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/664.32 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 664.32 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 132,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,563.73/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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