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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.37 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.37 and 219.48 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.37 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.37 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.37 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 95,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,993.97/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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