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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 466.26 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 466.26 and 219.66 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 466.26 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/466.26 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 466.26 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 102,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,417.57/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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