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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 610.06 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 610.06 and 211.55 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 610.06 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/610.06 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 610.06 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 129,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,056.15/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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