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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.56 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.56 and 214.64 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.56 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.56 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.56 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 143,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,500.85/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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