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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 610.20 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 610.20 and 214.38 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 610.20 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/610.20 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 610.20 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 130,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,814.68/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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