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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 666.87 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 666.87 and 213.50 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 666.87 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/666.87 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 666.87 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 142,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,376.75/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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