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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.20 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.20 and 219.56 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.20 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.20 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.20 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 98,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,845.91/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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