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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.16 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.16 and 217.20 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.16 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.16 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.16 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 131,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,875.15/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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