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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 622.28 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 622.28 and 209.42 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 622.28 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/622.28 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 622.28 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 130,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,317.62/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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