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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.11, 616.58 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.11, 616.58 and 205.55 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.11 : 616.58 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.11/616.58 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.11x = 616.58 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.11x = 126,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,733.91/411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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