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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 326.40 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 326.40 and 209.96 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 326.40 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/326.40 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 326.40 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 68,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,530.94/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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