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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 399.96 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 399.96 and 219.96 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 399.96 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/399.96 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 399.96 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 87,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,975.20/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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