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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 302.48 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 302.48 and 130.69 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 302.48 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/302.48 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 302.48 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 39,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.11/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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