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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.39, 667.96 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.39, 667.96 and 214.44 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.39 : 667.96 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.39/667.96 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.39x = 667.96 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.39x = 143,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,237.34/445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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