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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 329.90 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 329.90 and 205.15 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 329.90 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/329.90 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 329.90 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 67,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,678.33/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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