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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.28 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.28 and 179.91 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.28 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.28 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.28 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 54,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.11/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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