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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 665.77 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 665.77 and 212.88 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 665.77 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/665.77 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 665.77 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 141,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,729.12/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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