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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 482.58 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 482.58 and 219.42 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 482.58 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/482.58 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 482.58 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 105,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,887.70/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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