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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 608.55 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 608.55 and 211.30 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 608.55 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/608.55 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 608.55 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 128,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,586.62/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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