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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 611.37 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 611.37 and 215.34 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 611.37 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/611.37 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 611.37 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 131,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652.42/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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