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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.43 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.43 and 219.38 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.43 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.43 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.43 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 87,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,623.86/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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