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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 664.79 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 664.79 and 199.66 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 664.79 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/664.79 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 664.79 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 132,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,731.97/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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