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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 462.99 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 462.99 and 219.34 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 462.99 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/462.99 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 462.99 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 101,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,552.23/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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