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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 664.02 and 208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 664.02 and 208.55 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 664.02 = 208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/664.02 = 208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 664.02 × 208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 138,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,481.37/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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