Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 614 and 215.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410, 614 and 215.17 is: 322.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410 : 614 = 215.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410/614 = 215.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410x = 614 × 215.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410x = 132,111.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,111.31/410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322.22
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