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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 663.57 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 663.57 and 211.56 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 663.57 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/663.57 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 663.57 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 140,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,384.87/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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