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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 446.94 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 446.94 and 219.62 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 446.94 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/446.94 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 446.94 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 98,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,158.08/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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