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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616.14 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616.14 and 216.12 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616.14 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616.14 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616.14 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 133,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,160.18/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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