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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.40 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.40 and 210.21 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.40 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.40 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.40 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 131,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,044.91/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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