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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.08 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.08 and 213.02 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.08 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.08 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.08 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 70,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,100.62/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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