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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.49 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.49 and 212.27 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.49 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.49 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.49 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 141,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,260.23/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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