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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.04 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.04 and 215.36 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.04 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.04 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.04 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 131,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,593.57/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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