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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 425.20 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 425.20 and 219.04 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 425.20 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/425.20 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 425.20 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 93,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135.81/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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