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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 462.88 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 462.88 and 219 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 462.88 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/462.88 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 462.88 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 101,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,370.72/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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