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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 327.79 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 327.79 and 208.18 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 327.79 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/327.79 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 327.79 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 68,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239.32/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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