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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 400.57 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 400.57 and 219.99 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 400.57 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/400.57 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 400.57 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 88,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120.84/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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