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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.96 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.96 and 219.36 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.96 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.96 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.96 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 97,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,606.43/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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