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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 308.35 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 308.35 and 219.11 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 308.35 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/308.35 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 308.35 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 67,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,562.57/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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