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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.05 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.05 and 208.84 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.05 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.05 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.05 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 63,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,080.12/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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