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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 663.34 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 663.34 and 211.34 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 663.34 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/663.34 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 663.34 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 140,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,186.43/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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