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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 465.16 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 465.16 and 219.23 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 465.16 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/465.16 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 465.16 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 101,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,977.03/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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