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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 616.59 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 616.59 and 216.18 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 616.59 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/616.59 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 616.59 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 133,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,294.43/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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