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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.78 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.78 and 219.64 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.78 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.78 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.78 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 106,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,257.44/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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