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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 608.70 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 608.70 and 213.28 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 608.70 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/608.70 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 608.70 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 129,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,823.54/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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