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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 665.45 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 665.45 and 213.36 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 665.45 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/665.45 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 665.45 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 141,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,980.41/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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