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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 668.05 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 668.05 and 214.17 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 668.05 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/668.05 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 668.05 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 143,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,071.86/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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