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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 302.24 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 302.24 and 211.28 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 302.24 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/302.24 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 302.24 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 63,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,857.27/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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