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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.82 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.82 and 219.06 is: 302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.82 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.82 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.82 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 92,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,622.95/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.16

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