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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 665.49 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 665.49 and 212.73 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 665.49 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/665.49 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 665.49 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 141,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,568.62/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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