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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 603.24 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 603.24 and 219.75 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 603.24 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/603.24 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 603.24 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 132,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,558.97/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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