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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 303.24 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 303.24 and 154.39 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 303.24 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/303.24 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 303.24 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 46,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.22/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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