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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 328.52 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 328.52 and 211.97 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 328.52 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/328.52 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 328.52 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 69,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,637.74/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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