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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 617.76 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 617.76 and 216.80 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 617.76 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/617.76 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 617.76 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 133,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,930.37/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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