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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 614.75 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 614.75 and 215.03 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 614.75 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/614.75 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 614.75 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 132,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,190.15/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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