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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 664.39 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 664.39 and 211.51 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 664.39 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/664.39 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 664.39 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 140,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,525.03/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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