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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.15, 560.48 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.15, 560.48 and 219.63 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.15 : 560.48 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.15/560.48 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.15x = 560.48 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.15x = 123,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,099.06/406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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