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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.41 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.41 and 154.30 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.41 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.41 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.41 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 46,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.31/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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