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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 605.88 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 605.88 and 211.68 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 605.88 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/605.88 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 605.88 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 128,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,252.68/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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