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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 615.84 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 615.84 and 205.16 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 615.84 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/615.84 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 615.84 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 126,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,342.66/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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