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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 623.21 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 623.21 and 209.88 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 623.21 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/623.21 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 623.21 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 130,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,799.31/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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