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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 452.14 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 452.14 and 219.96 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 452.14 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/452.14 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 452.14 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 99,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.71/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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