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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 666.99 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 666.99 and 216.50 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 666.99 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/666.99 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 666.99 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 144,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,403.34/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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