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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.83 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.83 and 214.26 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.83 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.83 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.83 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 143,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,088.19/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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