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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.45, 476.65 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.45, 476.65 and 219.30 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.45 : 476.65 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.45/476.65 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.45x = 476.65 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.45x = 104,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,529.35/345.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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