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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 667.71 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 667.71 and 214.11 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 667.71 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/667.71 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 667.71 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 142,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,963.39/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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