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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 603.66 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 603.66 and 219.80 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 603.66 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/603.66 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 603.66 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 132,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,684.47/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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