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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 662.91 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 662.91 and 211 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 662.91 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/662.91 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 662.91 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 139,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,874.01/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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