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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 328.66 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 328.66 and 145.72 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 328.66 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/328.66 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 328.66 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 47,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892.34/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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