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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 610.92 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 610.92 and 214.72 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 610.92 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/610.92 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 610.92 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 131,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176.74/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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