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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 662.99 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 662.99 and 211.21 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 662.99 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/662.99 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 662.99 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 140,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,027.40/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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