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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 954.09 and 219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 954.09 and 219.49 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 954.09 = 219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/954.09 = 219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 954.09 × 219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 209,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,413.21/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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