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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.93 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.93 and 219.88 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.93 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.93 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.93 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 106,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,406.53/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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