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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 425.34 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 425.34 and 219.68 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 425.34 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/425.34 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 425.34 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 93,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,438.69/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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