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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 327.87 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 327.87 and 153.96 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 327.87 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/327.87 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 327.87 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 50,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,478.87/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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