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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 456.56 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 456.56 and 219.04 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 456.56 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/456.56 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 456.56 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 100,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,004.90/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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