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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.24, 978.18 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.24, 978.18 and 219.16 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.24 : 978.18 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.24/978.18 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.24x = 978.18 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.24x = 214,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,377.93/652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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