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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 458.19 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 458.19 and 219.86 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 458.19 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/458.19 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 458.19 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 100,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,737.65/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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