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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 615 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 615 and 215.32 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 615 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/615 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 615 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 132,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.80/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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