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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 667.66 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 667.66 and 214.19 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 667.66 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/667.66 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 667.66 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 143,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,006.10/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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