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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 667.48 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 667.48 and 198.28 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 667.48 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/667.48 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 667.48 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 132,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,347.93/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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