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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 666.93 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 666.93 and 213.48 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 666.93 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/666.93 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 666.93 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 142,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,376.22/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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