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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.05, 603.35 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.05, 603.35 and 219.47 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.05 : 603.35 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.05/603.35 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.05x = 603.35 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.05x = 132,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413.11/402.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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