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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 417.60 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 417.60 and 219.76 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 417.60 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/417.60 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 417.60 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 91,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,771.78/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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