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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 611.95 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 611.95 and 212.90 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 611.95 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/611.95 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 611.95 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 130,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284.16/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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