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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.51 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.51 and 219.22 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.51 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.51 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.51 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 91,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306.23/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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