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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 606.87 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 606.87 and 212.34 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 606.87 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/606.87 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 606.87 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 128,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,862.78/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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