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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 606.30 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 606.30 and 212.46 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 606.30 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/606.30 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 606.30 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 128,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,814.50/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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