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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 664.82 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 664.82 and 211.72 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 664.82 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/664.82 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 664.82 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 140,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,755.69/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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