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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 483.72 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 483.72 and 219.50 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 483.72 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/483.72 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 483.72 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 106,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,176.54/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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