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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 664.47 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 664.47 and 199.59 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 664.47 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/664.47 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 664.47 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 132,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,621.57/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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