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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 302.85 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 302.85 and 156.41 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 302.85 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/302.85 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 302.85 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 47,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.77/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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