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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 302.72 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 302.72 and 209.04 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 302.72 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/302.72 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 302.72 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 63,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,280.59/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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