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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.77 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.77 and 219.51 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.77 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.77 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.77 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 98,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,947.43/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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