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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.38 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.38 and 210.24 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.38 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.38 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.38 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 131,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,059.41/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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