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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.87 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.87 and 219.40 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.87 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.87 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.87 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 67,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546.68/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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