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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 303.54 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 303.54 and 214.60 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 303.54 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/303.54 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 303.54 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 65,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,139.68/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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