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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 417.98 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 417.98 and 219.96 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 417.98 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/417.98 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 417.98 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 91,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,938.88/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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