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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.04 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.04 and 214.74 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.04 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.04 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.04 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 64,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.07/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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