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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.35, 613.74 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.35, 613.74 and 214.02 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.35 : 613.74 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.35/613.74 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.35x = 613.74 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.35x = 131,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,352.63/409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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