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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 665 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 665 and 212.35 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 665 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/665 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 665 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 141,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,212.75/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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