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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 301.89 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 301.89 and 216.19 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 301.89 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/301.89 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 301.89 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 65,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,265.60/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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