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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.28 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.28 and 149.34 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.28 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.28 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.28 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 45,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142.50/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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