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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 666.40 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 666.40 and 213.04 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 666.40 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/666.40 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 666.40 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 141,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,969.86/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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