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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.37 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.37 and 211.95 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.37 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.37 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.37 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 140,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,813.22/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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