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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 304.05 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 304.05 and 216.64 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 304.05 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/304.05 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 304.05 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 65,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,869.39/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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