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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.69, 665.84 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.69, 665.84 and 212.77 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.69 : 665.84 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.69/665.84 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.69x = 665.84 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.69x = 141,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,670.78/443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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