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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 978.20 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 978.20 and 219.28 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 978.20 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/978.20 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 978.20 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 214,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,499.70/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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