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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 302.70 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 302.70 and 175.82 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 302.70 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/302.70 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 302.70 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 53,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220.71/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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