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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 447.72 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 447.72 and 219.56 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 447.72 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/447.72 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 447.72 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 98,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301.40/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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