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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.54 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.54 and 216.16 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.54 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.54 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.54 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 65,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,397.05/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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