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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.50 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.50 and 205.61 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.50 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.50 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.50 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 67,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541.24/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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