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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 604.16 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 604.16 and 215.20 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 604.16 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/604.16 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 604.16 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 130,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,015.23/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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