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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 617.70 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 617.70 and 219.80 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 617.70 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/617.70 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 617.70 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 135,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,770.46/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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