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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 618.16 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 618.16 and 216.98 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 618.16 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/618.16 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 618.16 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 134,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,129.07/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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