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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.74 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.74 and 219.50 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.74 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.74 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.74 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 136,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,471.93/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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