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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 457.19 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 457.19 and 219.41 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 457.19 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/457.19 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 457.19 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 100,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,308.67/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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