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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 451.12 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 451.12 and 219.92 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 451.12 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/451.12 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 451.12 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 99,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,210.31/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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