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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.50 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.50 and 208.47 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.50 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.50 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.50 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 68,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,482.40/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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