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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.22, 612.24 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.22, 612.24 and 331.44 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.22 : 612.24 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.22/612.24 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.22x = 612.24 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.22x = 202,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920.83/443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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