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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 615.85 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 615.85 and 215.90 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 615.85 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/615.85 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 615.85 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 132,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,963.01/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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