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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 460.06 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 460.06 and 219.94 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 460.06 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/460.06 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 460.06 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 101,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,183.90/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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