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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 664.72 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 664.72 and 212.40 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 664.72 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/664.72 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 664.72 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 141,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,186.53/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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