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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 300.79 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 300.79 and 215.49 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 300.79 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/300.79 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 300.79 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 64,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,818.63/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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