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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 667.85 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 667.85 and 214.29 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 667.85 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/667.85 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 667.85 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 143,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,112.51/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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