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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 303.13 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 303.13 and 175.45 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 303.13 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/303.13 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 303.13 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 53,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181.77/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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