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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 663.98 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 663.98 and 211.37 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 663.98 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/663.98 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 663.98 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 140,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,346.49/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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