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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.45, 501.68 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.45, 501.68 and 219.62 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.45 : 501.68 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.45/501.68 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.45x = 501.68 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.45x = 110,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,179.53/334.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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