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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 444.80 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 444.80 and 219 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 444.80 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/444.80 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 444.80 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 97,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,411.75/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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