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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 665.55 and 213.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 665.55 and 213.00 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 665.55 = 213.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/665.55 = 213.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 665.55 × 213.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 141,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,759.65/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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