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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 668.37 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 668.37 and 214.49 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 668.37 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/668.37 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 668.37 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 143,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,357.40/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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