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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 607.81 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 607.81 and 210.13 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 607.81 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/607.81 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 607.81 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 127,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,719.35/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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