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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 615.12 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 615.12 and 218.20 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 615.12 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/615.12 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 615.12 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 134,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,219.18/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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