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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 484.23 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 484.23 and 219.78 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 484.23 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/484.23 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 484.23 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 106,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,424.07/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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