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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 617.24 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 617.24 and 216.48 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 617.24 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/617.24 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 617.24 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 133,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,620.12/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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