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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 667.82 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 667.82 and 214.95 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 667.82 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/667.82 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 667.82 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 143,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,545.32/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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