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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 307.72 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 307.72 and 219.33 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 307.72 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/307.72 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 307.72 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 67,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492.23/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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