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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 664.24 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 664.24 and 211.66 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 664.24 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/664.24 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 664.24 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 140,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.79/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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