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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 302.16 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 302.16 and 214.21 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 302.16 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/302.16 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 302.16 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 64,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725.69/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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