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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.01, 302.22 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.01, 302.22 and 172.30 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.01 : 302.22 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.01/302.22 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.01x = 302.22 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.01x = 52,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072.40/219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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