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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 302.28 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 302.28 and 206.48 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 302.28 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/302.28 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 302.28 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 62,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414.77/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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