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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 668.00 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 668.00 and 214.67 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 668.00 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/668.00 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 668.00 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 143,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,401.77/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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