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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.12 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.12 and 178.08 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.12 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.12 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.12 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 53,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,801.53/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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