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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.39 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.39 and 213.84 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.39 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.39 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.39 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 130,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,311.96/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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