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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.34 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.34 and 199.80 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.34 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.34 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.34 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 65,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,802.13/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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