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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 662.71 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 662.71 and 210.60 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 662.71 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/662.71 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 662.71 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 139,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,566.73/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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