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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 465.12 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 465.12 and 219.78 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 465.12 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/465.12 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 465.12 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 102,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.07/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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