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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 502.23 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 502.23 and 219.27 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 502.23 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/502.23 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 502.23 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 110,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,123.97/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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