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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 609.22 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 609.22 and 213.94 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 609.22 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/609.22 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 609.22 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 130,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,336.53/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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