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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 446.71 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 446.71 and 219.23 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 446.71 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/446.71 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 446.71 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 97,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,930.55/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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