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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 622.02 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 622.02 and 270.50 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 622.02 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/622.02 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 622.02 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 168,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,256.41/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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