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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 654.52 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 654.52 and 219.80 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 654.52 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/654.52 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 654.52 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 143,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,863.50/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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