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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 455.32 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 455.32 and 219.37 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 455.32 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/455.32 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 455.32 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 99,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,882.68/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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