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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 455.22 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 455.22 and 219.38 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 455.22 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/455.22 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 455.22 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 99,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,863.89/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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