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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 666.03 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 666.03 and 212.79 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 666.03 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/666.03 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 666.03 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 141,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723.46/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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