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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.57 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.57 and 214.46 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.57 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.57 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.57 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 143,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,380.42/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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