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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 653.76 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 653.76 and 219.85 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 653.76 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/653.76 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 653.76 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 143,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,729.14/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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