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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 602.51 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 602.51 and 219.66 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 602.51 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/602.51 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 602.51 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 132,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,344.33/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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