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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 611.01 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 611.01 and 212.28 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 611.01 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/611.01 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 611.01 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 129,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,705.20/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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