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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 328.90 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 328.90 and 209.55 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 328.90 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/328.90 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 328.90 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 68,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,921.00/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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