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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 664.44 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 664.44 and 212.03 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 664.44 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/664.44 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 664.44 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 140,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,881.21/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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