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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 614.13 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 614.13 and 214.16 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 614.13 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/614.13 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 614.13 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 131,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,519.01/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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