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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 303.08 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 303.08 and 153.33 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 303.08 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/303.08 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 303.08 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 46,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,471.26/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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