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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 617.70 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 617.70 and 216.84 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 617.70 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/617.70 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 617.70 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 133,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,942.07/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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