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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.80 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.80 and 214.24 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.80 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.80 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.80 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 130,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,643.55/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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