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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 664.60 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 664.60 and 211.84 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 664.60 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/664.60 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 664.60 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 140,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,788.86/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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