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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 663.92 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 663.92 and 211.66 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 663.92 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/663.92 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 663.92 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 140,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,527.71/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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