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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 423.14 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 423.14 and 219.26 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 423.14 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/423.14 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 423.14 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 92,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,777.68/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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