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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.30, 611.13 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.30, 611.13 and 214.88 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.30 : 611.13 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.30/611.13 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.30x = 611.13 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.30x = 131,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,316.56/407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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