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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 417.36 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 417.36 and 219.33 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 417.36 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/417.36 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 417.36 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 91,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,539.57/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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