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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 668.05 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 668.05 and 214.44 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 668.05 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/668.05 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 668.05 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 143,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,256.11/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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