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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 605.48 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 605.48 and 211.44 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 605.48 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/605.48 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 605.48 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 128,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,022.69/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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