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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 605.94 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 605.94 and 211.48 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 605.94 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/605.94 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 605.94 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 128,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,144.19/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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