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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 617.40 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 617.40 and 219.42 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 617.40 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/617.40 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 617.40 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 135,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,469.91/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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