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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 664.21 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 664.21 and 211.73 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 664.21 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/664.21 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 664.21 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 140,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,633.18/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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