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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 423.71 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 423.71 and 219.88 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 423.71 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/423.71 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 423.71 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 93,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,164.26/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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