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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 615.94 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 615.94 and 216.46 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 615.94 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/615.94 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 615.94 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 133,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,326.65/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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