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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.39 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.39 and 212.69 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.39 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.39 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.39 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 141,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517.41/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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