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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.39 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.39 and 213.66 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.39 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.39 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.39 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 130,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,202.27/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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