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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.50, 661.96 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.50, 661.96 and 210.43 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.50 : 661.96 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.50/661.96 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.50x = 661.96 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.50x = 139,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,292.41/441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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