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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 668.64 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 668.64 and 214.74 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 668.64 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/668.64 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 668.64 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 143,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,582.68/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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