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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 303.09 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 303.09 and 208.66 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 303.09 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/303.09 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 303.09 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 63,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,244.24/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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