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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 303.30 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 303.30 and 154.46 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 303.30 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/303.30 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 303.30 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 46,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847.72/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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