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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 663.59 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 663.59 and 211.39 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 663.59 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/663.59 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 663.59 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 140,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,275.16/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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