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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.58 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.58 and 219.44 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.58 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.58 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.58 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 98,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216.96/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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