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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.05, 302.27 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.05, 302.27 and 175.37 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.05 : 302.27 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.05/302.27 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.05x = 302.27 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.05x = 53,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008.21/219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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