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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 400.30 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 400.30 and 219.63 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 400.30 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/400.30 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 400.30 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 87,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,918.13/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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