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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 662.99 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 662.99 and 210.86 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 662.99 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/662.99 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 662.99 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 139,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,794.76/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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