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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 615.84 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 615.84 and 218.16 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 615.84 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/615.84 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 615.84 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 134,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,351.65/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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