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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.12 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.12 and 211.14 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.12 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.12 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.12 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 140,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,011.16/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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