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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.19 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.19 and 215.34 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.19 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.19 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.19 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 131,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,613.65/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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