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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 466.23 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 466.23 and 219.64 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 466.23 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/466.23 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 466.23 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 102,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,402.76/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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