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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 619.38 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 619.38 and 220.50 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 619.38 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/619.38 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 619.38 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 136,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,573.29/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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