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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.44 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.44 and 213.20 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.44 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.44 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.44 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 129,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,506.21/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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