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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 609.12 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 609.12 and 213.48 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 609.12 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/609.12 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 609.12 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 130,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,034.94/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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