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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.22 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.22 and 145.40 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.22 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.22 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.22 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 43,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941.28/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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