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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 303.02 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 303.02 and 175.64 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 303.02 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/303.02 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 303.02 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 53,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,222.43/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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