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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.50 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.50 and 219.44 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.50 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.50 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.50 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 102,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,368.76/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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