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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.64 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.64 and 214.68 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.64 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.64 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.64 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 143,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,543.64/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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