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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.38 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.38 and 152.05 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.38 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.38 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.38 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 45,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,976.10/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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