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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 328.56 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 328.56 and 207.82 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 328.56 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/328.56 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 328.56 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 68,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281.34/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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