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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 619.20 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 619.20 and 220.38 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 619.20 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/619.20 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 619.20 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 136,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,459.30/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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