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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 612.46 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 612.46 and 213.44 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 612.46 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/612.46 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 612.46 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 130,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723.46/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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