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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 608.88 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 608.88 and 213.76 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 608.88 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/608.88 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 608.88 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 130,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,154.19/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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