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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.20 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.20 and 237.02 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.20 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.20 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.20 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 145,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,810.44/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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