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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.55 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.55 and 204.24 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.55 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.55 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.55 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 125,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,515.69/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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