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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 614.75 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 614.75 and 214.72 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 614.75 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/614.75 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 614.75 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 131,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,996.51/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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