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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.05 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.05 and 217.22 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.05 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.05 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.05 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 134,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,252.82/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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