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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 663.90 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 663.90 and 212.33 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 663.90 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/663.90 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 663.90 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 140,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,964.76/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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