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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 611.70 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 611.70 and 213.03 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 611.70 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/611.70 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 611.70 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 130,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,310.45/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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