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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 302.80 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 302.80 and 209.44 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 302.80 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/302.80 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 302.80 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 63,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418.43/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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