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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 417.04 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 417.04 and 219.55 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 417.04 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/417.04 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 417.04 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 91,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560.03/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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