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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 668.76 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 668.76 and 214.45 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 668.76 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/668.76 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 668.76 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 143,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,415.58/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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