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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.48, 501.73 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.48, 501.73 and 219.66 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.48 : 501.73 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.48/501.73 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.48x = 501.73 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.48x = 110,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,206.40/334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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