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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 399.38 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 399.38 and 219.02 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 399.38 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/399.38 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 399.38 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 87,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,472.21/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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