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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.78 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.78 and 219.94 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.78 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.78 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.78 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 144,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,011.50/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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