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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 664.02 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 664.02 and 281.16 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 664.02 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/664.02 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 664.02 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 186,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,695.86/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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