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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.50 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.50 and 219.64 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.50 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.50 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.50 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 135,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627.70/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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