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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 665.66 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 665.66 and 212.49 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 665.66 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/665.66 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 665.66 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 141,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,445.03/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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