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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.41, 612.62 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.41, 612.62 and 212.93 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.41 : 612.62 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.41/612.62 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.41x = 612.62 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.41x = 130,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,444.11/408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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