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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 612.28 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 612.28 and 210.24 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 612.28 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/612.28 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 612.28 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 128,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722.69/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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