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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.80 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.80 and 211.55 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.80 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.80 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.80 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 140,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,422.51/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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