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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.75 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.75 and 219.96 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.75 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.75 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.75 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 144,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,018.81/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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