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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 608.11 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 608.11 and 210.33 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 608.11 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/608.11 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 608.11 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 127,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,903.78/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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