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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 303.02 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 303.02 and 214.24 is: 296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 303.02 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/303.02 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 303.02 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 64,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,919.00/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.06

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