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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.82, 612.87 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.82, 612.87 and 216.22 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.82 : 612.87 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.82/612.87 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.82x = 612.87 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.82x = 132,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,514.75/408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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