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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 424.22 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 424.22 and 219.85 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 424.22 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/424.22 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 424.22 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 93,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,262.61/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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