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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.14 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.14 and 208.19 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.14 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.14 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.14 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 68,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523.66/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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