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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 462.69 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 462.69 and 219.06 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 462.69 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/462.69 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 462.69 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 101,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,356.87/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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