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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 219.70 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.55 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.55 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.55 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 99,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,425.24/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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