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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.22 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.22 and 219.65 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.22 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.22 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.22 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 91,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,639.74/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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