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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 485.92 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 485.92 and 219.88 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 485.92 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/485.92 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 485.92 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 106,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,844.09/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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