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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.65, 665.35 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.65, 665.35 and 212.41 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.65 : 665.35 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.65/665.35 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.65x = 665.35 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.65x = 141,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,325.93/443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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