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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613.14 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613.14 and 216.26 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613.14 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613.14 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613.14 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 132,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,597.66/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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