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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 418.14 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 418.14 and 219.84 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 418.14 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/418.14 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 418.14 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 91,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,923.90/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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