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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.52 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.52 and 219.21 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.52 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.52 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.52 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 93,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,057.93/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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