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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 663.43 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 663.43 and 211.05 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 663.43 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/663.43 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 663.43 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 140,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013.58/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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