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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.14 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.14 and 219.70 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.14 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.14 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.14 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 93,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,403.26/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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