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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 466.34 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 466.34 and 219.88 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 466.34 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/466.34 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 466.34 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 102,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,538.84/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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