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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.67 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.67 and 204.66 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.67 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.67 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.67 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 61,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944.44/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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