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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.90, 615.35 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.90, 615.35 and 237.20 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.90 : 615.35 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.90/615.35 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.90x = 615.35 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.90x = 145,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,958.54/410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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