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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 663.20 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 663.20 and 211.14 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 663.20 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/663.20 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 663.20 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 140,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,028.05/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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