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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.87, 914.26 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.87, 914.26 and 219.78 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.87 : 914.26 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.87/914.26 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.87x = 914.26 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.87x = 200,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,935.51/609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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