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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.86 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.86 and 121.24 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.86 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.86 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.86 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 36,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,718.75/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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