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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 376.16 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 376.16 and 219.29 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 376.16 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/376.16 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 376.16 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 82,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,485.15/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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