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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.12 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.12 and 219.20 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.12 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.12 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.12 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 102,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.50/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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