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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.80 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.80 and 219.66 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.80 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.80 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.80 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 102,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,535.50/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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