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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.16 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.16 and 219.44 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.16 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.16 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.16 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 99,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,002.55/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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