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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.37 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.37 and 214.47 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.37 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.37 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.37 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 143,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,340.90/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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