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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 424.96 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 424.96 and 219.85 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 424.96 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/424.96 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 424.96 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 93,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,427.46/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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