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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.54, 668.21 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.54, 668.21 and 214.28 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.54 : 668.21 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.54/668.21 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.54x = 668.21 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.54x = 143,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,184.64/445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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