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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.09, 615.21 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.09, 615.21 and 236.78 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.09 : 615.21 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.09/615.21 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.09x = 615.21 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.09x = 145,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,666.35/410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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