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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.96 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.96 and 219.78 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.96 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.96 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.96 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 106,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,364.73/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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