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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.82 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.82 and 219.72 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.82 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.82 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.82 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 93,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561.17/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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