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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 663.40 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 663.40 and 211.03 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 663.40 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/663.40 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 663.40 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 139,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,994.92/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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