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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 455.13 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 455.13 and 219.66 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 455.13 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/455.13 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 455.13 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 99,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,973.86/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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