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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.10 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.10 and 211.10 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.10 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.10 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.10 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 139,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,769.31/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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