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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 416.63 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 416.63 and 219.59 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 416.63 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/416.63 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 416.63 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 91,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,486.68/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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