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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.60 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.60 and 213.44 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.60 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.60 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.60 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 64,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,800.38/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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