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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 669.20 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 669.20 and 215.14 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 669.20 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/669.20 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 669.20 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 143,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,971.69/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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