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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 302.16 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 302.16 and 203.32 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 302.16 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/302.16 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 302.16 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 61,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435.17/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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