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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 668.16 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 668.16 and 211.16 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 668.16 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/668.16 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 668.16 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 141,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,088.67/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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