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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 664.56 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 664.56 and 212.40 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 664.56 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/664.56 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 664.56 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 141,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,152.54/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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