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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.47 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.47 and 219.85 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.47 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.47 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.47 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 93,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,539.58/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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