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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 618.24 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 618.24 and 219.52 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 618.24 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/618.24 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 618.24 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 135,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,716.04/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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