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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 392.20 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 392.20 and 219.25 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 392.20 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/392.20 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 392.20 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 85,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988.32/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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