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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 328.65 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 328.65 and 205.71 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 328.65 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/328.65 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 328.65 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 67,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,606.59/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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