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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.45, 668.18 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.45, 668.18 and 214.30 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.45 : 668.18 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.45/668.18 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.45x = 668.18 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.45x = 143,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,186.56/445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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