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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 445.17 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 445.17 and 219.07 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 445.17 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/445.17 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 445.17 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 97,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523.39/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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