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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.93 and 219.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.93 and 219.00 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.93 = 219.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.93 = 219.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.93 × 219.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 68,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,750.89/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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