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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 456.94 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 456.94 and 219.41 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 456.94 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/456.94 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 456.94 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 100,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,256.91/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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