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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.78 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.78 and 206.24 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.78 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.78 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.78 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 62,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442.80/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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