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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.83 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.83 and 219.76 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.83 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.83 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.83 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 93,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,140.88/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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