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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 662.94 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 662.94 and 211.02 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 662.94 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/662.94 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 662.94 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 139,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,893.60/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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