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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 444.96 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 444.96 and 219.20 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 444.96 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/444.96 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 444.96 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 97,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,535.23/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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