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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 448.04 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 448.04 and 219.88 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 448.04 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/448.04 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 448.04 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 98,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,515.04/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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