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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 614.96 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 614.96 and 217.76 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 614.96 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/614.96 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 614.96 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 133,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,913.69/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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