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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.29 and 208.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.29 and 208.00 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.29 = 208.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.29 = 208.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.29 × 208.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 137,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,963.56/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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