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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 615.88 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 615.88 and 215.80 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 615.88 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/615.88 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 615.88 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 132,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,906.90/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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