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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.53 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.53 and 219.31 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.53 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.53 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.53 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 100,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,558.52/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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