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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 609.41 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 609.41 and 211.22 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 609.41 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/609.41 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 609.41 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 128,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,718.52/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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