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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 665.14 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 665.14 and 212.55 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 665.14 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/665.14 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 665.14 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 141,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,375.51/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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