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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 486.20 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 486.20 and 219.78 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 486.20 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/486.20 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 486.20 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 106,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,857.04/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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