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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 328.28 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 328.28 and 116.30 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 328.28 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/328.28 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 328.28 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 38,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176.74/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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