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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.42 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.42 and 212.58 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.42 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.42 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.42 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 141,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,453.92/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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