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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 616.93 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 616.93 and 216.47 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 616.93 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/616.93 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 616.93 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 133,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,542.67/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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