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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 302.96 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 302.96 and 153.31 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 302.96 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/302.96 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 302.96 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 46,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445.71/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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