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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 302.49 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 302.49 and 208.04 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 302.49 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/302.49 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 302.49 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 62,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928.51/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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