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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 447.58 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 447.58 and 219.40 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 447.58 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/447.58 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 447.58 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 98,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,199.05/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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