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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 617.22 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 617.22 and 216.43 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 617.22 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/617.22 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 617.22 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 133,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,587.72/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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