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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 556.14 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 556.14 and 219 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 556.14 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/556.14 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 556.14 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 121,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,794.66/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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