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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.33, 664.66 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.33, 664.66 and 212.03 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.33 : 664.66 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.33/664.66 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.33x = 664.66 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.33x = 140,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,927.86/443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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