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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 611.75 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 611.75 and 215.77 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 611.75 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/611.75 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 611.75 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 131,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,996.22/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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