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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.80, 613.46 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.80, 613.46 and 216.56 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 613.46 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/613.46 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 613.46 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 132,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,850.90/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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