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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 417.35 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 417.35 and 219.41 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 417.35 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/417.35 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 417.35 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 91,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,570.79/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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