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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 331.26 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 331.26 and 215.40 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 331.26 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/331.26 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 331.26 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 71,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.05/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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