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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.93 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.93 and 211.68 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.93 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.93 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.93 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 140,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,540.70/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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