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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.69 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.69 and 212.47 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.69 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.69 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.69 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 141,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,436.43/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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