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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 664.71 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 664.71 and 211.91 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 664.71 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/664.71 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 664.71 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 140,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,860.36/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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