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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 611.82 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 611.82 and 212.84 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 611.82 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/611.82 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 611.82 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 130,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,222.10/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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