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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.82 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.82 and 219.24 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.82 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.82 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.82 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 100,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,591.70/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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