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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.84 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.84 and 212.88 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.84 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.84 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.84 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 129,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,396.98/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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