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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 485.76 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 485.76 and 219.22 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 485.76 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/485.76 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 485.76 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 106,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,488.31/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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