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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.32 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.32 and 210.72 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.32 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.32 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.32 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 139,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,774.79/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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