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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.82 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.82 and 219.66 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.82 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.82 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.82 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 101,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,443.38/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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