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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.29 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.29 and 218.09 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.29 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.29 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.29 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 66,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.91/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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