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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.18 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.18 and 212.98 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.18 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.18 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.18 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 141,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,881.35/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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