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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.22, 615.87 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.22, 615.87 and 215.37 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.22 : 615.87 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.22/615.87 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.22x = 615.87 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.22x = 132,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,639.92/410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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