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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 465.57 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 465.57 and 219.26 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 465.57 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/465.57 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 465.57 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 102,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,082.04/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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