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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.77, 666.96 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.77, 666.96 and 213.16 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.77 : 666.96 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.77/666.96 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.77x = 666.96 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.77x = 142,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,166.70/444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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