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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 905.38 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 905.38 and 219.12 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 905.38 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/905.38 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 905.38 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 198,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,386.87/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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