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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 447.99 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 447.99 and 219.89 is: 303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 447.99 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/447.99 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 447.99 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 98,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,508.52/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.26

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