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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.16 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.16 and 219.88 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.16 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.16 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.16 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 99,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,197.71/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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