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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.37 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.37 and 210.42 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.37 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.37 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.37 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 131,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,169.52/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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