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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.12 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.12 and 219.36 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.12 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.12 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.12 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 102,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,028.72/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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