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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 610.89 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 610.89 and 214.66 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 610.89 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/610.89 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 610.89 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 131,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,133.65/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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