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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 952.98 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 952.98 and 219.08 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 952.98 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/952.98 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 952.98 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 208,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,776.29/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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