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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.98 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.98 and 212.84 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.98 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.98 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.98 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 129,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,402.46/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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