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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.42 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.42 and 211.11 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.42 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.42 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.42 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 140,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,054.60/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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