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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 653.12 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 653.12 and 219.20 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 653.12 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/653.12 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 653.12 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 143,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,163.90/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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