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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 328.65 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 328.65 and 204.51 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 328.65 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/328.65 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 328.65 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 67,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,212.21/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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