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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 491.52 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 491.52 and 219.88 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 491.52 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/491.52 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 491.52 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 108,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,075.42/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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