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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 614 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 614 and 214.12 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 614 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/614 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 614 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 131,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,469.68/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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