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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 328.62 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 328.62 and 116.56 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 328.62 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/328.62 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 328.62 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 38,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303.95/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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