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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 303.62 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 303.62 and 202.36 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 303.62 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/303.62 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 303.62 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 61,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440.54/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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