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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 905.94 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 905.94 and 219.21 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 905.94 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/905.94 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 905.94 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 198,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,591.11/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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