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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 662.44 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 662.44 and 210.45 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 662.44 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/662.44 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 662.44 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 139,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,409.97/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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