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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.69 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.69 and 214.41 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.69 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.69 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.69 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 143,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,377.90/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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