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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 416.52 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 416.52 and 219.18 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 416.52 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/416.52 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 416.52 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 91,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,292.85/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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