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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 664.48 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 664.48 and 196.28 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 664.48 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/664.48 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 664.48 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 130,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,424.13/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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