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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 674.98 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 674.98 and 219.08 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 674.98 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/674.98 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 674.98 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 147,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,874.62/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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