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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.23 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.23 and 214.46 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.23 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.23 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.23 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 143,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.61/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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