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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.28, 611.96 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.28, 611.96 and 215.52 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.28 : 611.96 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.28/611.96 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.28x = 611.96 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.28x = 131,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,889.62/408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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