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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 667.55 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 667.55 and 214.77 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 667.55 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/667.55 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 667.55 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 143,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,369.71/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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