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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.50 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.50 and 214.58 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.50 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.50 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.50 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 143,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,446.73/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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