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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 616.83 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 616.83 and 216.73 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 616.83 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/616.83 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 616.83 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 133,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,685.57/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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