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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 611.72 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 611.72 and 312.22 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 611.72 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/611.72 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 611.72 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 190,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,991.22/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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