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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 662.97 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 662.97 and 208.02 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 662.97 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/662.97 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 662.97 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 137,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,914.29/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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