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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.39 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.39 and 219.81 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.39 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.39 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.39 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 87,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,789.92/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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