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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 606.72 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 606.72 and 212.43 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 606.72 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/606.72 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 606.72 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 128,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.53/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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