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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 609.06 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 609.06 and 213.50 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 609.06 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/609.06 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 609.06 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 130,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,034.31/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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