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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 466.16 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 466.16 and 219.66 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 466.16 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/466.16 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 466.16 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 102,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,395.61/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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