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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 618.38 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 618.38 and 214.44 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 618.38 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/618.38 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 618.38 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 132,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,605.41/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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