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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 424.14 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 424.14 and 219.98 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 424.14 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/424.14 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 424.14 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 93,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,302.32/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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