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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.48 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.48 and 211.20 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.48 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.48 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.48 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 140,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,126.98/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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