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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 219.48 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.26 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.26 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.26 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 97,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,725.66/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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