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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 978.32 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 978.32 and 219.38 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 978.32 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/978.32 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 978.32 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 214,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,619.50/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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