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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 302.83 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 302.83 and 207.22 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 302.83 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/302.83 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 302.83 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 62,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752.43/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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