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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.28 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.28 and 145.28 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.28 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.28 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.28 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 43,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915.24/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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