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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 424.08 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 424.08 and 219.92 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 424.08 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/424.08 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 424.08 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 93,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,263.67/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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