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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 623.09 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 623.09 and 209.80 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 623.09 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/623.09 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 623.09 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 130,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723.23/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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