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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 302.34 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 302.34 and 204.52 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 302.34 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/302.34 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 302.34 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 61,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834.58/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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