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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 417.86 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 417.86 and 219.93 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 417.86 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/417.86 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 417.86 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 91,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900.46/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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