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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 613 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 613 and 216.14 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 613 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/613 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 613 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 132,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,493.82/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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