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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 669.05 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 669.05 and 217.88 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 669.05 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/669.05 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 669.05 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 145,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,772.61/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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