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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.92 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.92 and 219.90 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.92 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.92 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.92 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 106,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,414.56/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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