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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 615.18 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 615.18 and 215.46 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 615.18 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/615.18 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 615.18 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 132,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,546.28/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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