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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 422.19 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 422.19 and 219.12 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 422.19 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/422.19 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 422.19 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 92,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,510.27/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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