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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.83 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.83 and 219.61 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.83 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.83 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.83 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 98,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,348.23/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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