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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 610.78 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 610.78 and 215.08 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 610.78 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/610.78 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 610.78 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 131,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,366.56/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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