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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 451.41 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 451.41 and 219.86 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 451.41 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/451.41 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 451.41 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 99,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,247.00/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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