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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 610.89 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 610.89 and 214.84 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 610.89 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/610.89 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 610.89 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 131,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243.61/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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