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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.32 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.32 and 219.12 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.32 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.32 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.32 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 92,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,977.00/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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