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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 611.37 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 611.37 and 215.22 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 611.37 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/611.37 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 611.37 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 131,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,579.05/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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