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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 302.08 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 302.08 and 207.28 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 302.08 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/302.08 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 302.08 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 62,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.14/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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