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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 610.85 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 610.85 and 212.25 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 610.85 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/610.85 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 610.85 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 129,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651.85/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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