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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 423.54 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 423.54 and 219.80 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 423.54 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/423.54 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 423.54 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 93,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,091.97/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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