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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 467.94 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 467.94 and 219.42 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 467.94 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/467.94 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 467.94 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 102,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,675.39/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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