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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 608.02 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 608.02 and 210.31 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 608.02 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/608.02 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 608.02 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 127,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,875.24/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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