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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.34 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.34 and 209.34 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.34 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.34 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.34 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 63,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291.86/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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