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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 667.84 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 667.84 and 214.34 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 667.84 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/667.84 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 667.84 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 143,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,144.83/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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