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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.86 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.86 and 219.72 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.86 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.86 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.86 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 106,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,313.72/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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