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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.72 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.72 and 219.72 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.72 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.72 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.72 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 99,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,032.20/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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