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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 665.30 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 665.30 and 212.32 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 665.30 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/665.30 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 665.30 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 141,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,253.77/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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