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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 463.50 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 463.50 and 219.72 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 463.50 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/463.50 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 463.50 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 101,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,840.22/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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