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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 608.76 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 608.76 and 210.86 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 608.76 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/608.76 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 608.76 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 128,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,363.13/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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