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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.36 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.36 and 219.36 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.36 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.36 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.36 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 100,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,765.21/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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