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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.51 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.51 and 219.28 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.51 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.51 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.51 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 106,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,460.21/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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