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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.74 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.74 and 180.96 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.74 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.74 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.74 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 59,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488.79/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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