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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 666.87 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 666.87 and 213.61 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 666.87 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/666.87 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 666.87 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 142,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.10/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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