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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 666.37 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 666.37 and 213.08 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 666.37 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/666.37 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 666.37 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 141,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,987.05/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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