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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.43 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.43 and 175.69 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.43 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.43 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.43 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 53,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133.93/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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