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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 668.01 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 668.01 and 214.15 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 668.01 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/668.01 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 668.01 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 143,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054.34/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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