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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 455.49 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 455.49 and 219.60 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 455.49 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/455.49 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 455.49 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 100,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025.60/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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