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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 615.71 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 615.71 and 218.26 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 615.71 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/615.71 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 615.71 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 134,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,384.86/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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