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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.21, 667.89 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.21, 667.89 and 214.51 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.21 : 667.89 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.21/667.89 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.21x = 667.89 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.21x = 143,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,268.01/445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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