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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 619.50 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 619.50 and 220.52 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 619.50 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/619.50 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 619.50 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 136,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,612.14/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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