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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 978.12 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 978.12 and 219.20 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 978.12 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/978.12 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 978.12 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 214,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,399.01/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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