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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 399.33 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 399.33 and 219.83 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 399.33 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/399.33 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 399.33 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 87,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,782.72/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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