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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 303.05 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 303.05 and 217.92 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 303.05 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/303.05 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 303.05 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 66,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040.66/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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