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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.66 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.66 and 219.38 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.66 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.66 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.66 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 91,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,403.69/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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