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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 349.04 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 349.04 and 219.79 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 349.04 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/349.04 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 349.04 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 76,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,715.50/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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