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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 328.62 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 328.62 and 157.64 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 328.62 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/328.62 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 328.62 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 51,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,802.01/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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