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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 667.38 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 667.38 and 213.90 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 667.38 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/667.38 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 667.38 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 142,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752.58/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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