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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 303.14 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 303.14 and 215.78 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 303.14 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/303.14 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 303.14 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 65,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410.47/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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