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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 305.37 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 305.37 and 219.51 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 305.37 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/305.37 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 305.37 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 67,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031.77/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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