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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 417.78 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 417.78 and 219.78 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 417.78 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/417.78 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 417.78 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 91,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,821.28/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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