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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.22 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.22 and 219 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.22 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.22 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.22 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 87,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,210.18/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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