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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.86 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.86 and 219.28 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.86 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.86 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.86 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 100,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,618.82/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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