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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 423.86 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 423.86 and 219.97 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 423.86 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/423.86 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 423.86 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 93,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,236.48/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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