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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 666.57 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 666.57 and 213.24 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 666.57 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/666.57 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 666.57 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 142,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,139.39/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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