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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 662.16 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 662.16 and 210.58 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 662.16 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/662.16 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 662.16 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 139,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,437.65/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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