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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.68, 611.04 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.68, 611.04 and 215.20 is: 322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.68 : 611.04 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.68/611.04 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.68x = 611.04 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.68x = 131,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,495.81/407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.55

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