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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.71, 309.19 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.71, 309.19 and 219.31 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.71 : 309.19 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.71/309.19 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.71x = 309.19 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.71x = 67,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,805.82/224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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