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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.27, 423.42 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.27, 423.42 and 219.79 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.27 : 423.42 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.27/423.42 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.27x = 423.42 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.27x = 93,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061.36/307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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