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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.31 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.31 and 145.54 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.31 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.31 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.31 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 43,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998.20/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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