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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.25 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.25 and 211.10 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.25 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.25 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.25 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 140,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,011.02/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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