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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.33, 663.96 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.33, 663.96 and 211.41 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.33 : 663.96 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.33/663.96 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.33x = 663.96 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.33x = 140,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367.78/442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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