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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 609.23 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 609.23 and 211.15 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 609.23 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/609.23 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 609.23 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 128,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,637.86/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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