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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 610.96 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 610.96 and 212.44 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 610.96 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/610.96 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 610.96 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 129,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,792.34/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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