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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 328.53 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 328.53 and 116.49 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 328.53 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/328.53 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 328.53 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 38,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.46/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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