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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 664.98 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 664.98 and 212.16 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 664.98 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/664.98 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 664.98 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 141,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,082.16/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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