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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 668.09 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 668.09 and 214.16 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 668.09 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/668.09 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 668.09 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 143,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,078.75/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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