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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.57, 1,355.36 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.57, 1,355.36 and 219.57 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.57 : 1,355.36 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.57/1,355.36 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.57x = 1,355.36 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.57x = 297,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,596.40/903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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