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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 457.89 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 457.89 and 219.92 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 457.89 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/457.89 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 457.89 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 100,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,699.17/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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