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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 663.53 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 663.53 and 212.08 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 663.53 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/663.53 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 663.53 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 140,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,719.94/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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