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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.20 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.20 and 214.13 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.20 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.20 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.20 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 64,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.31/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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