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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 214.32 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.16 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.16 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.16 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 143,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,200.05/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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