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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.84 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.84 and 219.83 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.84 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.84 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.84 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 98,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,446.43/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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