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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 623.57 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 623.57 and 210.51 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 623.57 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/623.57 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 623.57 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 131,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,266.67/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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