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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.92 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.92 and 212.58 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.92 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.92 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.92 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 129,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,869.37/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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