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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.50 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.50 and 81.99 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.50 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.50 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.50 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 26,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933.72/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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