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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 613.94 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 613.94 and 214.26 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 613.94 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/613.94 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 613.94 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 131,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,541.71/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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