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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 666.90 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 666.90 and 214.34 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 666.90 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/666.90 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 666.90 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 142,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,940.01/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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