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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 301.98 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 301.98 and 207.08 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 301.98 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/301.98 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 301.98 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 62,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534.02/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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