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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 615.89 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 615.89 and 236.98 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 615.89 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/615.89 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 615.89 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 145,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,953.61/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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