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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.20 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.20 and 204.64 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.20 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.20 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.20 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 125,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,894.53/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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