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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 622.29 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 622.29 and 209.71 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 622.29 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/622.29 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 622.29 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 130,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,500.44/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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