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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 602.22 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 602.22 and 209 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 602.22 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/602.22 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 602.22 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 125,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,863.98/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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