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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 422.19 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 422.19 and 307.80 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 422.19 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/422.19 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 422.19 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 129,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,950.08/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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