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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 663.98 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 663.98 and 211.71 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 663.98 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/663.98 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 663.98 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 140,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,572.34/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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