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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 466.13 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 466.13 and 219.79 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 466.13 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/466.13 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 466.13 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 102,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.10/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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