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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.74 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.74 and 219.52 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.74 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.74 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.74 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 101,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.20/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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