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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 661.74 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 661.74 and 213.32 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 661.74 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/661.74 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 661.74 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 141,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,162.38/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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