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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 456.51 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 456.51 and 219.80 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 456.51 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/456.51 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 456.51 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 100,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,342.86/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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