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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.96 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.96 and 219.60 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.96 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.96 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.96 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 148,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439.72/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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