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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 417.48 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 417.48 and 219.69 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 417.48 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/417.48 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 417.48 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 91,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,714.80/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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