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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 327.87 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 327.87 and 204.48 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 327.87 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/327.87 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 327.87 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 67,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042.86/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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