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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 317.42 and 219.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 317.42 and 219.00 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 317.42 = 219.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/317.42 = 219.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 317.42 × 219.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 69,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,515.90/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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