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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 452.68 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 452.68 and 219.88 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 452.68 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/452.68 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 452.68 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 99,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,533.60/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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