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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 326.80 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 326.80 and 219.06 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 326.80 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/326.80 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 326.80 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 71,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,589.08/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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