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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 453.31 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 453.31 and 219.17 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 453.31 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/453.31 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 453.31 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 99,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,352.54/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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