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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 665.39 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 665.39 and 212.39 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 665.39 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/665.39 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 665.39 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 141,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,317.79/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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