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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.37, 455.81 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.37, 455.81 and 219.87 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.37 : 455.81 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.37/455.81 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.37x = 455.81 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.37x = 100,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,218.85/330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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