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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 616.30 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 616.30 and 205.40 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 616.30 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/616.30 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 616.30 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 126,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,588.02/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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