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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 302.60 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 302.60 and 217.59 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 302.60 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/302.60 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 302.60 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 65,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.73/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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