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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.37 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.37 and 211.11 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.37 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.37 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.37 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 140,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,039.67/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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