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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 303.60 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 303.60 and 154.60 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 303.60 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/303.60 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 303.60 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 46,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.56/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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