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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 613.22 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 613.22 and 216.40 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 613.22 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/613.22 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 613.22 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 132,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,700.81/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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