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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 664.29 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 664.29 and 199.26 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 664.29 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/664.29 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 664.29 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 132,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,366.43/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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