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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 417.98 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 417.98 and 219.97 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 417.98 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/417.98 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 417.98 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 91,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939.87/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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