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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 615.40 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 615.40 and 215.18 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 615.40 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/615.40 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 615.40 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 132,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.27/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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