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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.28 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.28 and 209.34 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.28 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.28 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.28 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 130,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,268.62/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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