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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 445.20 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 445.20 and 219 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 445.20 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/445.20 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 445.20 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 97,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,498.80/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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