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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 666.86 and 213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 666.86 and 213.41 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 666.86 = 213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/666.86 = 213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 666.86 × 213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 142,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,315.19/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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