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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 299.97 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 299.97 and 215.46 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 299.97 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/299.97 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 299.97 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 64,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631.54/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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