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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 316.20 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 316.20 and 219.38 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 316.20 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/316.20 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 316.20 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 69,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369.87/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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