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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 482.99 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 482.99 and 219.08 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 482.99 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/482.99 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 482.99 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 105,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,813.56/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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