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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 666.96 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 666.96 and 213.60 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 666.96 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/666.96 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 666.96 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 142,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,462.66/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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