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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 422.82 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 422.82 and 219.54 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 422.82 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/422.82 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 422.82 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 92,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,825.90/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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