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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 610.25 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 610.25 and 214.59 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 610.25 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/610.25 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 610.25 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 130,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,952.47/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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