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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 484.14 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 484.14 and 219.80 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 484.14 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/484.14 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 484.14 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 106,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,416.01/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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