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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 466.51 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 466.51 and 219.89 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 466.51 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/466.51 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 466.51 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 102,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,580.88/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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