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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 665.09 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 665.09 and 212.08 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 665.09 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/665.09 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 665.09 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 141,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,051.23/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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