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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.44 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.44 and 172.64 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.44 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.44 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.44 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 52,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213.24/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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