Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621 and 219
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 414, 621 and 219 is: 328.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414 : 621 = 219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414/621 = 219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414x = 621 × 219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414x = 135,999 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,999/414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328.50
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