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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 616.61 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 616.61 and 215.96 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 616.61 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/616.61 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 616.61 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 133,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,160.55/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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