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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 607.85 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 607.85 and 210.25 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 607.85 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/607.85 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 607.85 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 127,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,800.46/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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