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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.09, 668.75 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.09, 668.75 and 214.66 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.09 : 668.75 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.09/668.75 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.09x = 668.75 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.09x = 143,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,554.36/446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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