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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 449.01 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 449.01 and 219.15 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 449.01 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/449.01 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 449.01 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 98,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400.54/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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