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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.54 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.54 and 219.12 is: 328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.54 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.54 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.54 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 200,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,174.88/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.69

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