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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 906.38 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 906.38 and 219.50 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 906.38 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/906.38 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 906.38 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 198,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,950.41/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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