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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 304.72 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 304.72 and 217.06 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 304.72 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/304.72 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 304.72 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 66,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142.52/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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