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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 667.85 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 667.85 and 214.48 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 667.85 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/667.85 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 667.85 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 143,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,240.23/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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