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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 663.11 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 663.11 and 207.71 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 663.11 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/663.11 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 663.11 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 137,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,730.22/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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