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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 662.37 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 662.37 and 311.98 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 662.37 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/662.37 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 662.37 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 206,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,646.19/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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