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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 302.31 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 302.31 and 175.83 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 302.31 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/302.31 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 302.31 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 53,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155.17/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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