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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 668.43 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 668.43 and 214.47 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 668.43 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/668.43 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 668.43 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 143,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358.18/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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