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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.29 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.29 and 219.51 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.29 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.29 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.29 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 87,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,647.05/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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