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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.56 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.56 and 219.84 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.56 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.56 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.56 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 102,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,568.55/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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