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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.26 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.26 and 219.79 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.26 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.26 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.26 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 102,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479.29/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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