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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 617.36 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 617.36 and 219.28 is: 328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 617.36 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/617.36 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 617.36 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 135,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,374.70/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.96

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