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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 424.74 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 424.74 and 219.08 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 424.74 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/424.74 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 424.74 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 93,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,052.04/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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