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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.12 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.12 and 219.50 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.12 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.12 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.12 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 100,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,776.84/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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