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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.57 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.57 and 219.20 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.57 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.57 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.57 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 148,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,084.94/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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