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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.89 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.89 and 214.73 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.89 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.89 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.89 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 143,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,630.75/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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