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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 615.29 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 615.29 and 215.49 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 615.29 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/615.29 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 615.29 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 132,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,588.84/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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