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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 301.86 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 301.86 and 206.46 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 301.86 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/301.86 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 301.86 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 62,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,322.02/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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