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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.82 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.82 and 219.40 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.82 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.82 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.82 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 135,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,549.71/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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