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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 455.74 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 455.74 and 219.24 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 455.74 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/455.74 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 455.74 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 99,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,915.89/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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