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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.25 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.25 and 214.58 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.25 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.25 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.25 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 143,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,394.76/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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