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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 417.18 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 417.18 and 219.65 is: 302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 417.18 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/417.18 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 417.18 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 91,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,633.62/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.85

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