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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.47, 447.79 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.47, 447.79 and 219.58 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.47 : 447.79 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.47/447.79 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.47x = 447.79 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.47x = 98,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,325.73/324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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