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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 458.10 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 458.10 and 219.89 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 458.10 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/458.10 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 458.10 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 100,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,730.85/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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