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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 603.83 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 603.83 and 219.86 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 603.83 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/603.83 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 603.83 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 132,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,755.59/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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