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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.59 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.59 and 175.14 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.59 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.59 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.59 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 52,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,995.61/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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