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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 663.93 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 663.93 and 211.46 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 663.93 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/663.93 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 663.93 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 140,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,391.32/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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