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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.40 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.40 and 219.85 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.40 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.40 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.40 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 67,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,580.02/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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